1.
Each of the following is a type of proposal except a(n) ____ proposal.
Correct Answer
A. Expense
Explanation
The given question asks for a type of proposal that is not included in the options provided. The options given are expense, planning, research, and sales. Out of these options, expense is the correct answer because it is the only option that does not represent a type of proposal. The other options, planning, research, and sales, all represent different types of proposals that can be made in various contexts.
2.
A(n) ____ proposal usually requests funding for a research project.
Correct Answer
B. Research
Explanation
The correct answer is "research" because a research proposal is specifically designed to request funding for a research project. The word "research" in the answer choice aligns perfectly with the purpose of the proposal, as it indicates that the proposal is focused on seeking funds for a research endeavor. The other answer choices, such as academic, planning, and sales, do not accurately represent the primary objective of a research proposal.
3.
A(n) ____ proposal is a proposal that sells an idea, a product, or a service.
Correct Answer
D. Sales
Explanation
A sales proposal is a proposal that is designed to sell an idea, a product, or a service. It is a document that outlines the benefits, features, and value of the offering in order to persuade potential buyers to make a purchase. This type of proposal typically includes information about the target market, pricing, competitive advantages, and a call to action. The main goal of a sales proposal is to convince the recipient that the proposed solution is the best option for their needs and to ultimately close the sale.
4.
A(n) ____ proposal is a proposal that offers solutions to a problem or improvements to a situation.
Correct Answer
A. Planning
Explanation
A planning proposal is a proposal that offers solutions to a problem or improvements to a situation. Planning involves the process of setting goals, identifying problems, and developing strategies to achieve those goals or solve the problems. In the context of a proposal, planning would involve outlining specific steps and actions that need to be taken in order to address the problem or situation at hand. This could include creating timelines, allocating resources, and determining the necessary tasks and responsibilities. Overall, a planning proposal focuses on providing a strategic approach to resolving issues or making improvements.
5.
It is helpful to display ____ characters that indicate where in the document the SPACEBAR or ENTER key, for example, was pressed.
Correct Answer
D. Formatting
Explanation
Formatting refers to the arrangement and presentation of text in a document. In this context, displaying characters that indicate where the SPACEBAR or ENTER key was pressed can be considered a part of formatting. These characters can help users identify and understand the structure and layout of the document, making it easier to navigate and edit.
6.
To place a border using the same settings as the most recently defined border, click the ____.
Correct Answer
A. Border button on the Home tab
Explanation
To place a border using the same settings as the most recently defined border, you would click the Border button on the Home tab. This button allows you to quickly apply a border to selected cells or text in your document. By clicking this button, you can easily replicate the same border style, color, and thickness that was previously used, saving you time and effort in formatting your document.
7.
When the text color is Automatic, it usually is ____.
Correct Answer
B. Black
Explanation
When the text color is set to Automatic, it usually defaults to black. This means that the text will appear in black unless a different color is specifically chosen.
8.
The Increase Indent button on the Home tab changes the indent by ____ inch.
Correct Answer
B. ½
Explanation
The Increase Indent button on the Home tab changes the indent by ½ inch. This means that when the button is clicked, the text or paragraph will be indented by half an inch from the left margin. This can be useful for creating a visually appealing layout or for organizing information in a hierarchical manner.
9.
If you do not want the border style to carry forward each time the ENTER key is pressed, you need to ____.
Correct Answer
A. Clear formatting
Explanation
To prevent the border style from carrying forward when the ENTER key is pressed, you need to clear the formatting. This means removing any applied formatting, such as borders, from the current cell or selection. By doing so, the cell or selection will not retain the border style when the ENTER key is pressed, allowing for a clean and consistent appearance.
10.
To display the Choose a SmartArt Graphic dialog box, click the ____ button on the Insert tab.
Correct Answer
C. Insert SmartArt GrapHic
Explanation
To display the Choose a SmartArt Graphic dialog box, you need to click the "Insert SmartArt Graphic" button on the Insert tab. This button allows you to access the various options and templates available for creating SmartArt graphics in your document.
11.
The shadow effect and expanded spacing are applied to characters using the ____ dialog box.
Correct Answer
C. Font
Explanation
The shadow effect and expanded spacing are visual attributes that are applied to characters, not to the overall paragraph or style. Therefore, the most appropriate option to apply these effects would be the "Font" dialog box, where you can modify the appearance of individual characters, including adding shadows and adjusting spacing.
12.
A light gray duplicate image that displays on the lower-right edge of a character or object is called a(n) ____.
Correct Answer
D. Shadow
Explanation
A light gray duplicate image that displays on the lower-right edge of a character or object is called a shadow. Shadows are commonly used in design and graphics to create a sense of depth and realism. They help to visually anchor objects to their background and can provide a sense of dimensionality.
13.
To create a text watermark, you use the ____.
Correct Answer
C. Watermark button on the Page Layout tab
Explanation
To create a text watermark in a document, you would use the Watermark button on the Page Layout tab. This button allows you to easily add a watermark, such as a company logo or a "Confidential" stamp, to the background of your document. It provides options to customize the appearance and position of the watermark. The Clip Art menu is not specifically designed for creating text watermarks, and the Background command on the Format menu may not have the same functionality as the dedicated Watermark button. The Style box is unrelated to creating watermarks.
14.
To change alignment for a document but retain a different alignment for the first page, a new ____ must be created in the document.
Correct Answer
D. Section
Explanation
To change alignment for a document but retain a different alignment for the first page, a new section must be created in the document. This allows for the first page to have a separate alignment from the rest of the document. By creating a new section, the alignment settings can be customized independently for each section, giving the desired alignment for the first page while maintaining a different alignment for the rest of the document.
15.
All documents have at least one ____.
Correct Answer
B. Section
Explanation
All documents have at least one section. This is because a section is a division or part of a document that is distinct from other parts, usually with its own heading or title. Regardless of the length or content of a document, it will always have at least one section to organize and structure the information within it.
16.
All section formatting is stored in the ____.
Correct Answer
C. Section break
Explanation
Section formatting refers to the formatting applied to a specific section of a document, such as page numbering, headers, footers, margins, etc. These formatting settings are stored in the section break. A section break is a special character inserted in a document to mark the end of one section and the beginning of another. It allows for different formatting options to be applied to different sections of a document. Therefore, the correct answer is "section break."
17.
To insert a document into an open Word document, use the ____.
Correct Answer
B. Object button on the Insert tab
Explanation
To insert a document into an open Word document, you would use the Object button on the Insert tab. This button allows you to insert various types of objects into your document, including files. By clicking on the Object button, you can browse and select the document file you want to insert, and it will be added to your current Word document.
18.
Press ____ to position the insertion point at your last editing location.
Correct Answer
A. SHIFT+F5
Explanation
Pressing SHIFT+F5 will position the insertion point at the last editing location. This keyboard shortcut is commonly used in word processing programs to quickly navigate back to the previous edit or location in a document. It is a convenient way to move around and continue editing without having to scroll or search for the desired location manually.
19.
To save an active document with a new file name, click ____.
Correct Answer
D. The Save button on the Office Button menu and then click Save
Explanation
To save an active document with a new file name, the correct option is to click the Save button on the Office Button menu and then click Save. The Office Button menu is typically located in the top left corner of the application window. By clicking on the Save button within this menu, it allows the user to save the document without overwriting the original file, and then the user can choose a new file name by clicking on the Save option.
20.
If you have a header and footer that you want to appear in all sections of a document, you would leave the ____ button selected on the Design tab.
Correct Answer
A. Link to Previous
Explanation
To have a header and footer that appear in all sections of a document, you would leave the "Link to Previous" button selected on the Design tab. This option allows the header and footer from the previous section to be linked and repeated in the following sections, ensuring consistency throughout the document.
21.
If Word displays {PAGE} instead of the actual page number, press ____ to turn off field codes.
Correct Answer
C. ALT+F9
Explanation
To turn off field codes and display the actual page number instead of {PAGE}, the correct key combination to press is ALT+F9.
22.
To add a row to the bottom of the table, position the insertion point in the bottom row of the table, display the Layout tab in the Table Tools tab, and click the ____ button on the Layout tab.
Correct Answer
C. Insert Rows Below
Explanation
To add a row to the bottom of the table, you need to position the insertion point in the bottom row of the table. Then, you should display the Layout tab in the Table Tools tab. Finally, click the "Insert Rows Below" button on the Layout tab. This will insert a new row below the current bottom row of the table.
23.
The existing formula for summing a column in a table is ____.
Correct Answer
D. =SUM(ABOVE)
Explanation
The existing formula for summing a column in a table is =SUM(ABOVE). This formula calculates the sum of the values in the cells above the current cell in the column. It is commonly used when you want to calculate a running total or subtotal in a table.
24.
The box that identifies the colors assigned to categories in a chart is called the ____.
Correct Answer
C. Legend
Explanation
A legend is the box that identifies the colors assigned to categories in a chart. It helps the viewer understand the meaning of the different colors used in the chart and provides a key for interpreting the data.
25.
If, as shown in the accompanying figure, while working in Graph you inadvertently exit Graph and return to Word, you can ____ the chart to return to Graph.
Correct Answer
D. Double-click
Explanation
To return to Graph after inadvertently exiting and returning to Word, you can double-click the chart. Double-clicking on the chart will open it again in Graph, allowing you to continue working on it. This is a common action in computer interfaces, where double-clicking is often used to open or activate an item.
26.
You use the ____ command on a chart’s shortcut menu to move legend placement in a chart like the one shown in the accompanying figure.
Correct Answer
B. Format Legend
Explanation
The correct answer is "Format Legend." This command allows you to modify the appearance and position of the legend in a chart. By selecting this option from the chart's shortcut menu, you can adjust the placement of the legend to better suit your needs.
27.
You use the ____ command on a chart’s shortcut menu to move legend placement in a chart like the one shown in the accompanying figure.
Correct Answer
B. Format Legend
Explanation
The correct answer is "Format Legend." This command allows you to modify the appearance and position of the legend in a chart.
28.
To change the kind of chart like the one in the accompanying figure, right-click the chart and click ____ on the shortcut menu.
Correct Answer
D. Chart Type
Explanation
To change the kind of chart like the one in the accompanying figure, you need to right-click the chart and select "Chart Type" from the shortcut menu. This option allows you to choose a different type of chart from a variety of options available, such as bar chart, line chart, pie chart, etc. By selecting "Chart Type," you can easily modify the chart to suit your data visualization needs.
29.
To exit Graph, as shown in the accompanying figure, and return to Word, you ____.
Correct Answer
B. Click outside the chart
Explanation
To exit Graph and return to Word, you would click outside the chart. This means that you would click anywhere outside the chart area on the screen. This action will deselect the chart and allow you to navigate back to Word.
30.
To remove a find format from the Find and Replace dialog box, click the ____ button in the Find and Replace dialog box.
Correct Answer
D. No Formatting
Explanation
To remove a find format from the Find and Replace dialog box, you need to click the "No Formatting" button. This button is specifically designed to remove any formatting applied to the search criteria, allowing you to search for plain text without any specific formatting requirements. By selecting this option, you can ensure that the search is conducted without considering any formatting attributes such as font style, size, color, etc.
31.
An efficient technique of applying the same character formats to several places in a document is to create a character ____.
Correct Answer
C. Style
Explanation
Creating a character style allows for the efficient application of the same character formats to multiple places in a document. With a character style, the desired formatting can be set once and then easily applied to different sections or elements within the document. This saves time and effort compared to manually applying the same formats individually to each location.
32.
To select nonadjacent text, select the first item, hold the ____ key, and then select the subsequent items.
Correct Answer
B. CTRL
Explanation
To select nonadjacent text, you need to select the first item and then hold down the CTRL key while selecting the subsequent items. Holding down the CTRL key allows you to select multiple items that are not next to each other. This is a common method used in various software applications to select multiple nonadjacent items or sections of text.
33.
Word’s ____ is used to create a complex table.
Correct Answer
D. Draw Table feature
Explanation
The Draw Table feature in Word is used to create a complex table. This feature allows users to draw the table structure directly on the document, making it easy to customize the size and shape of each cell. It is particularly useful when creating tables with irregular shapes or when precise control over the table layout is required. The Draw Table feature provides a flexible and intuitive way to create complex tables in Word.
34.
After you click the Draw Table command, the mouse pointer changes to the shape of a(n) ____.
Correct Answer
A. Pencil
Explanation
After clicking the Draw Table command, the mouse pointer changes to the shape of a pencil. This indicates that the user can now draw a table by clicking and dragging the pointer on the screen. The pencil shape represents a drawing tool, and in this case, it signifies that the user can create a table using the drawing feature provided by the command.
35.
The Distribute Rows button is on the ____ tab.
Correct Answer
D. Layout
Explanation
The Distribute Rows button is on the Layout tab. This tab is specifically designed for managing the layout and structure of tables. It provides various options and tools for arranging and organizing rows, columns, and other elements within a table. Therefore, it is logical to find the Distribute Rows button on the Layout tab as it is directly related to the layout and arrangement of rows in a table.
36.
Use the ____ button on the Layout tab to display text vertically in a cell.
Correct Answer
C. Text Direction
Explanation
The correct answer is "Text Direction". This option allows users to display text vertically in a cell. By selecting the "Text Direction" button on the Layout tab, users can change the orientation of the text to be vertical instead of the default horizontal orientation. This is useful when working with certain types of data or when designing specific layouts in a spreadsheet.
37.
Use the ____ button on the Layout tab to create a single cell that spans across several rows in a table.
Correct Answer
B. Merge Cells
Explanation
The correct answer is "Merge Cells" because merging cells allows you to combine multiple cells into a single cell that spans across several rows in a table. This is useful when you want to create a larger cell or merge cells to create a header or title for a section of the table.